Garry Rogers
Desert Weeds: Personal Narrative on Botanical First Responders
Desert Weeds: Personal Narrative on Botanical First Responders
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Weeds are nature's first responders, rapidly colonizing soil exposed by fires, floods, and grazing animals. They occupy bare soil, prevent erosion, and protect the land during recovery. They also provide food for wildlife and some provide food and medicine for people. As global warming and other human impacts intensify, weeds will proliferate, while other plants decline.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 353 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Weeds, those resilient and adaptable organisms, have a remarkable ability to colonize soil that has been exposed to natural disasters such as fires, floods, and grazing animals. They resemble the human specialists we label Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in their swift response to emergencies. When disaster strikes, weeds are the first responders, occupying bare soil and preventing erosion by wind and water. In extreme cases, such as landslides, weeds play a vital role in the healing process by replacing lost soil. They act as a protective bandage, shielding the land as it recovers.
Beyond their role in post-disaster soil protection, weeds offer valuable benefits to wildlife. They provide a source of food and habitat for various species, contributing to the overall health of ecosystems. Some weeds even have medicinal properties, providing food and medicine to people. With their ability to withstand harsh conditions, weeds are expected to proliferate as global warming and other human impacts intensify. In this changing landscape, they will emerge as nature's EMTs, while other plants decline.
The book provides a concise yet comprehensive definition of weeds, considering their form and function in ecosystem processes. It employs a representative set of weed species from a desert location to illustrate the diverse characteristics of these organisms. Through its narrative, the book offers a valuable insight into the world of weeds, highlighting their importance in maintaining ecological balance and their potential as a source of sustainable resources.
Weight: 563g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030458560
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020
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